Burlington County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Burlington County in NJ is served by 35 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,921 violent crimes and 20,808 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.0 per 100k residents, which is 61.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.1 per 100k, 40.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,921 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,917 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate97.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,808 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,574 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,678 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,468 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.0 | A | 9921 | 106.2 | -61.4% |
| Property Crime | 97.1 | A | 20808 | 163.6 | -40.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 36 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 431 | 3.5 | -37.8% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 463 | 5.8 | -76.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 1917 | 22.3 | -55.0% |
| Burglary | 7.7 | A | 2574 | 24.0 | -68.1% |
| Larceny | 79.7 | B | 16678 | 116.4 | -31.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.5 | A | 1468 | 22.2 | -57.2% |